January 11, 2011

Attorney job @ San Francisco non profit

STAFF ATTORNEY

Anticipated start date: February 2011

ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH AND ADVICE RELATING TO

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, ADA, SECTION 504 AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY RIGHTS.

SOCIAL SECURITY AND/OR FEDERAL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS A PLUS.

Cover letter must state why applicant is motivated to advocate for mental/developmental disability.

May convert to full time. May combine with Education Manager Position to become near full time. We request two (2) year commitment.

Benefits: Medical insurance, commuter checks, holidays, vacation days, etc. only after 30 hours per week (except holidays).

Skills required include: Conducting hearings, litigation and , team work, flexibility, supervising cases, research, and advising (and managing if combined job) Education/Public Awareness Division and administrative matters.

Working knowledge of Social Security disability, ADA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Medi-Cal (Medicaid), Cal Mental Health Services Act, etc. is very helpful.

Over two years of Social Security disability hearings experience and/or litigation experiernce will be given preference.

Admission to Califoria bar, minimum 2 years non-profit legal program experience, social security disability, disability rights, and mental health law or equivalent.

• Superior organizational, written and oral communication skills • Ability to work under deadline pressure • Ability to manage competing priorities

• Experience and skill collaborating in a team setting with staff at all levels

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Database(s) and Excel (WordPerfect and legal formatting helpful, but not required)

Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 base annual salary DOE -to be prorated

This is a non-profit organization which focuses on psychiatric disabilities.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/lgl/2151120949.html

1 comment:

  1. Honestly, this isn't a 'shit' job. Just FYI - I think this is a fantastic opportunity to work for the betterment of those who need the help. I make good money now as a lawyer, but I worked my way up. I have to say - the whining about legal jobs not being all they're cracked up to be is just ridiculous. You've got to be passionate about what you do to live a full life- man I thought attorneys were suppose to be 'smarter' than this...

    and you know? The negativity isn't going to help anything...

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